spiratedadj.
Spirally twisted.
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1871 C. Darwin Descent of Man II. xvii. 246 The males of this species have long straight spirated horns, nearly parallel to each other.
1890 Cornhill Mag. Sept. 230 [Their] tall, spirated horns and jet-black sides are indicative of their age.
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